Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Big Italian Syrphid
Posted by Pristurus on 13-11-2013 15:02
#1
found on 2013-06-03 near Monte Borghetto (about 20km south of Lake Garda). Regards, Ingo
Video:
https://commons.w...06-03.webm
Posted by Ectemnius on 13-11-2013 17:37
#2
Hello Pristurus,
The two bands of hair on the eyes are typical for Eristalis tenax.
Greetings,
Ectemnius
Edited by Ectemnius on 13-11-2013 17:37
Posted by Pristurus on 14-11-2013 15:27
#3
Thank you Ectemnius. I think they are some smaller here in Germany.
Regards, Ingo
Posted by Ectemnius on 14-11-2013 21:49
#4
Well, E. tenax is common throughout Europe and they are approximately the same size. But sometimes there's one who is just HUGE. I found such a specimen this year in Belgium. So they will get this big in Germany too!
Greetings,
Ectemnius